tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29213404.post7906300586915331410..comments2013-11-14T13:12:35.419-05:00Comments on Gronktastic: AsteriskAaron_Strouthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09964204478772858370noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29213404.post-91303353779385169742008-01-25T16:26:00.000-05:002008-01-25T16:26:00.000-05:00Did I say "passing game" enough in the last commen...Did I say "passing game" enough in the last comment?Johnny Roosterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03199865625388263134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29213404.post-14751231381361913882008-01-25T16:25:00.000-05:002008-01-25T16:25:00.000-05:00I was thinking the very same thing. It is likely ...I was thinking the very same thing. It is likely that the Pats were careful in their gameplanning for the Giants in week 17 knowing that they may meet again. In addition, that game was in the cold, which did not favor the Patriots' passing game - while the AZ game should be in comfortable temperature that will allow the Pats to fully utilize its passing game. Finally, to complement the passing game, Maroney has got his game on, which should provide additional strength to the passing game.Johnny Roosterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03199865625388263134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29213404.post-84288130742747746522008-01-25T09:31:00.000-05:002008-01-25T09:31:00.000-05:00Rooster - I agree. I say screw 'em.Jimbo - this ga...Rooster - I agree. I say screw 'em.<BR/><BR/>Jimbo - this game is either a 3 point game or a 21 point blow out. No in between. I'm hoping for the latter. ;)Adawghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09964204478772858370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29213404.post-54336616494519369502008-01-25T09:20:00.000-05:002008-01-25T09:20:00.000-05:00Regarding the close game played by the Pats & G-Me...Regarding the close game played by the Pats & G-Men in week 17 and what it suggests for the SB... My sense is that Bill B. threw a pretty basic game plan at young Eli and the Giants. Sure, it was an important game for the Pats, closing out an undefeated regular season, but it was not a "kitchen sink" game (stealing a Simmons term). With an outside shot they'd meet again in the SB, I'll bet they kept a bit (a lot) in reserve. Given all the prep they did for the Giants in week #17 and two more weeks to prepare for the SB, I think this one could get ugly fast. If we thought we'd seen the Belichick was innovative in past game plans, what do you think he'll come up with this year? I'm not sure, but I'm looking forward to finding out.Jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02319071534216133962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29213404.post-6793209454724878132008-01-22T09:42:00.000-05:002008-01-22T09:42:00.000-05:00I think there are always going to be those that ar...I think there are always going to be those that are going to say the record was tainted - just as they always point out that the Dolphins played a very weak schedule in their perfect season. Either way, the Pats and their fans will sleep comfortably at night knowing that this year represents one of the best sports teams of all time.Johnny Roosterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03199865625388263134noreply@blogger.com